Privacy Policy - Genius Tech Magazine

1. Who we are
This website (go.geniustech-magazine.com) is operated by GENIUS LIVING LIMITED, a private company limited by shares incorporated in Hong Kong, registered office: Unit 119, LB/F., 8 Hysan Avenue, Hong Kong, registration number: 81156723. We are responsible for the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

For any question about your personal data, you can contact us at contact@geniustech-magazine.com.

2. What data we collect
We collect the following personal data:

  • Identity and contact data: first name, last name, email address, phone number, delivery and billing address.
  • Order data: products ordered, order amount, order history, returns and refunds.
  • Payment data: payment method and transaction details. Your full card details are processed directly by our payment providers and are never stored by us.
  • Communication data: messages you send to our customer service.
  • Technical and browsing data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited and interactions with the website, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. Why we use your data
We use your personal data to:

  • process, ship and deliver your orders (performance of the contract);
  • handle payments and prevent fraud (performance of the contract and our legitimate interest);
  • respond to your questions, returns and complaints (performance of the contract);
  • comply with our legal obligations, in particular accounting and tax obligations (legal obligation);
  • improve our website and measure its performance (legitimate interest or your consent, depending on the cookies used);
  • show you relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns (your consent);
  • send you marketing emails, if you have agreed to receive them (your consent). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.

4. Who receives your data
We only share your personal data with service providers who need it to perform their services for us:

  • our e-commerce platform and hosting provider;
  • payment service providers;
  • carriers and logistics partners, for the delivery of your order;
  • email and customer service tools;
  • analytics and advertising partners, only if you have given your consent to the relevant cookies.

These providers may only use your data on our instructions and for the purposes described above. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may also disclose your data if required by law or by a competent authority.

5. International transfers
As our company is based in Hong Kong and some of our service providers are located outside the European Economic Area, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. In this case, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or that the country benefits from an adequacy decision.

6. How long we keep your data

  • Order and billing data: for the period required by applicable accounting and tax laws.
  • Customer service data: for the duration needed to handle your request, and then for the applicable limitation period.
  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent, and at the latest 3 years after your last contact with us.
  • Cookie data: for a maximum of 13 months.

7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the website work, to measure its audience and to show you relevant advertising. Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to work do not require your consent. All other cookies are only placed with your consent, which you can give or refuse through the cookie banner when you first visit the website. You can change your choice at any time and you can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings.

8. Your rights
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • right of access to your data;
  • right to correct inaccurate data;
  • right to have your data deleted;
  • right to restrict the processing of your data;
  • right to object to the processing of your data, in particular for marketing purposes;
  • right to data portability;
  • right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the processing carried out before the withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, send an email to contact@geniustech-magazine.com. We will reply within one month. We may ask you to confirm your identity before processing your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority of your country of residence.

9. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Payments are processed through secure, encrypted connections.

10. Children
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version is always available on this page.

Company information:
GENIUS LIVING LIMITED
Unit 119, LB/F., 8 Hysan Avenue,
Hong Kong
Registration number: 81156723
Email: contact@geniustech-magazine.com
Phone: +852 9290 1262

Your order is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.